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Why Rohit Sharma still matters to India's ODI side

Rohit Sharma's future in international cricket has been a talking point.

3 Sep 2026 5:50 pm
VVS Laxman to coach Indian men at Asian Games 2026

Director of Cricket at the BCCI's Centre of Excellence (CoE), VVS Laxman, will coach the Indian men's cricket team at the upcoming Asian Games 2026.

3 Sep 2026 4:45 pm
Rohit Sharma eyes these milestones in ODIs

Rohit Sharma's future in international cricket has been making headlines lately.

3 Sep 2026 4:36 pm
Why MS Dhoni doesn't want to play as Impact Player: Details here

Former Chennai Super Kings (CSK) player Subramaniam Badrinath has revealed that MS Dhoni doesn't want to play as an Impact Player for the franchise.

3 Sep 2026 3:58 pm
Aryna Sabalenka loses cool over 'partying' question at US Open

World number one Aryna Sabalenka recently lost her cool at a journalist during the ongoing US Open.

3 Sep 2026 3:43 pm
Aryna Sabalenka extends US Open winning streak to 15 matches

World number one Aryna Sabalenka has stormed into the third round of the US Open, beating qualifier Polina Iatcenko in a swift 53-minute match.

3 Sep 2026 3:29 pm
US Open 2026: Carlos Alcaraz wins 16th successive Major match

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz reached the 2026 US Open third round after beating Portugal's Jaime Faria.

3 Sep 2026 2:28 pm
Champions Trophy snub to Sri Lanka costs $20 million:

Sri Lanka is set to incur a loss of at least $20 million (around 188 crore) after the International Cricket Council (ICC) withdrew its hosting rights for the inaugural Women's Champions Trophy, IANS reported.

3 Sep 2026 2:02 pm
India to play ODIs in South Africa before WC? Details here

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is reportedly negotiating with Cricket South Africa (CSA) to organize a bilateral ODI series ahead of the 2027 ICC Men's ODI World Cup.

3 Sep 2026 1:53 pm
Women's Asia Cup: Chamari Athapaththu sets records with hat-trick

Sri Lanka's captain, Chamari Athapaththu, delivered a stellar performance in the ongoing Women's T20 Asia Cup, leading her team to a resounding 75-run victory against Indonesia.

3 Sep 2026 11:38 am
Rohit Sharma's future set to be discussed: Details here

Veteran Indian opener Rohit Sharma's potential retirement has been the bone of contention of late.

3 Sep 2026 10:54 am
Brydon Carse excluded from England squad for 3rd Test against Pakistan

England continued to leave out Brydon Carse, this time for their third Test against Pakistan at Edgbaston, starting September 9.

3 Sep 2026 10:23 am
Pakistan's Imam-ul-Haq could face two-year ban

According to Geo News, Pakistan opener Imam-ul-Haq could face a two-year ban from international cricket over allegations of faking an injury during the second Test against England.

3 Sep 2026 10:04 am
Records Vaibhav Sooryavanshi can make in Afghanistan T20I series

India are set to face Afghanistan in a three-match T20I series, starting from September 13 onward.

3 Sep 2026 1:34 am
Top 5 costliest signings in 2026 summer transfer window

The summer 2026 transfer window came to an end in Europe's top 5 leagues with Premier League clubs dominating the list in terms of making record deals.

3 Sep 2026 12:49 am
Team India's likely XI for 1st T20I against Afghanistan: Check out

After beating Sri Lanka in the two-match Test series, India will return to white-ball cricket with a three-T20I series against Afghanistan.

2 Sep 2026 10:59 pm
Bangladesh's Towhid Hridoy scripts history with record-breaking First-Class score: Details

Bangladesh A captain Towhid Hridoy etched his name in the annals of cricket history by scoring an unbeaten 350 against South Africa A.

2 Sep 2026 10:24 pm
Premier League: Decoding Chelsea's 2026 summer transfer window

Chelsea FC enjoyed another busy summer transfer window. The club made some key transfers under new manager Xabi Alonso whereas there were key outgoings too, bringing Chelsea's net spend down.

2 Sep 2026 9:55 pm
How Chelsea's transfer window ended on a sour note

Chelsea and AS Monaco are reportedly at loggerheads over a failed transfer deal for Lamine Camara.

2 Sep 2026 9:26 pm
England announce 15-man squad for 3rd Pakistan Test: Details here

England have announced their 15-man squad for the third and final Test match against Pakistan at Edgbaston.

2 Sep 2026 8:53 pm
Asian Games: Litton Das set to lead Bangladesh, Shanto included

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has announced its T20 squad for the upcoming Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.

2 Sep 2026 8:36 pm
Women's T20 Asia Cup 2026: Can Hong Kong challenge India?

The seventh match of the Women's T20 Asia Cup 2026 will see India Women take on Hong Kong Women at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Thursday.

2 Sep 2026 8:25 pm
ICC shifts inaugural Women's Champions Trophy 2027 to India

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced India as the new host for the inaugural Women's Champions Trophy.

2 Sep 2026 7:57 pm
Premier League: Decoding Manchester City's 2026 summer transfer window

Manchester City embarked on a major squad transformation, spending an eye-watering 460-plus million on nine new signings in the 2026 summer transfer window.

2 Sep 2026 7:33 pm
Jasprit Bumrah's numbers in home T20Is

Premier pacer Jasprit Bumrah was named in India's squad for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Afghanistan in New Delhi.

2 Sep 2026 6:25 pm
India vs West Indies ODIs: Records Virat Kohli can break

After beating Sri Lanka in the two-match Test series, India will once again turn to the white-ball assignments.

2 Sep 2026 5:51 pm
Tilak Varma shines with twin 50-plus scores in Duleep Trophy

Tilak Varma's twin 50-plus scores in Bengaluru propelled South Zone to the 2026 Duleep Trophy final.

2 Sep 2026 5:14 pm
Duleep Trophy 2026: Tilak Varma helps South Zone beat North Zone

South Zone secured a spot in the 2026 Duleep Trophy final, thanks to captain Tilak Varma's brilliant performance.

2 Sep 2026 4:23 pm
India A to play three four-day games in New Zealand: Details here

India A are set to play three four-day matches in New Zealand, starting October 24.

2 Sep 2026 4:07 pm
Sri Lanka announce squad for England white-ball series: Details here

Sri Lanka have announced their squad for the upcoming white-ball series against England. The tour will comprise three T20Is and as many ODIs.

2 Sep 2026 3:00 pm
Gautam Gambhir, Ajit Agarkar, VVS Laxman summoned by BCCI?

According to an Indian Express report, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has summoned head coach Gautam Gambhir, senior selection committee chairman Ajit Agarkar, and Centre of Excellence (CoE) head VVS Laxman for a meeting on Thursday.

2 Sep 2026 2:12 pm
US Open: Alexander Zverev survives five-set thriller against Lorenzo Sonego

Top seed Alexander Zverev survived a major scare in the first round of the 2026 US Open, beating Italy's Lorenzo Sonego.

2 Sep 2026 1:51 pm
Will Ben Stokes open for Adelaide Strikers? Details here

Ben Stokes, the former England Test captain, could open the batting for Adelaide Strikers in the upcoming Big Bash League (BBL) season.

2 Sep 2026 1:24 pm
Krunal Pandya reacts to India's squad announcement for Afghanistan series

Krunal Pandya, the 35-year-old Indian all-rounder, recently made headlines due to his potential comeback to the national side.

2 Sep 2026 11:32 am
Babar Azam down with fever before Edgbaston Test

Adding to further turmoil in Pakistan cricket, captain Babar Azam is unwell with a fever, Geo News reported.

2 Sep 2026 11:06 am
Inquiry into Imam-ul-Haq's Lord's absence? Details here

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Director of High Performance, Aaqib Javed, has criticized opening batter Imam-ul-Haq for his absence in the Lord's Test.

2 Sep 2026 10:09 am
'No rush': Ruturaj Gaikwad on former coach Stephen Fleming's replacement

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain Ruturaj Gaikwad has said that the franchise is not in a hurry to find a replacement for Stephen Fleming.

2 Sep 2026 9:47 am
US Open: Madison Keys advances to 2nd round, beats Korneeva

Madison Keys, the 22nd seed from the United States, has advanced to the second round of the US Open.

1 Sep 2026 11:48 pm
PCB issues show-cause notices to selectors: Here's why

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has issued show-cause notices to its selection committee members over the inclusion of Imam-ul-Haq and Mohammad Rizwan for the Test tours of the West Indies and England, as per Cricbuzz.

1 Sep 2026 10:33 pm
Bjorn Fortuin becomes first SA captain with this T20I milestone

South Africa thrashed Zimbabwe by 43 runs in the ongoing Namibia T20I Tri-Series on Tuesday.

1 Sep 2026 9:50 pm
T20I Tri-Series: All-round South Africa beat Zimbabwe, register back-to-back wins

South Africa defeated Zimbabwe by 43 runs in Match 4 of the ongoing Namibia T20I Tri-Series.

1 Sep 2026 9:12 pm
County Championship: Auqib Nabi signs short-term deal with Surrey

Jammu and Kashmir pacer Auqib Nabi has signed a short-term deal with Surrey to play three County Championship fixtures.

1 Sep 2026 8:21 pm
Controversial decisions under Ajit Agarkar's tenure

Ajit Agarkar's future as Team India's chief selector hangs in the balance, with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) likely to hold a key meeting soon.

1 Sep 2026 7:40 pm
SA's Lhuan-dre Pretorius slams his second T20I half-century

South Africa's Lhuan-dre Pretorius played a remarkable knock against Zimbabwe in the Namibia T20I Tri-Series in Windhoek.

1 Sep 2026 7:04 pm
Gurnoor Brar records his fifth FC four-fer: Stats

Gurnoor Brar shone with a phenomenal bowling display for North Zone against South Zone in the 2026 Duleep Trophy semi-finals.

1 Sep 2026 6:48 pm
Cricket teams can arrange their own hotel accommodations at Asian Games

The Japan Cricket Association (JCA) has announced that teams participating in the upcoming Asian Games can arrange their own hotel accommodations.

1 Sep 2026 6:19 pm
India announce squad for Afghanistan T20Is: Details here

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced a full-strength squad for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Afghanistan in New Delhi.

1 Sep 2026 5:54 pm
Meghan Markle accused of 'rude' interview tactics for household staff

Meghan Markle's return to the UK may pose challenges in finding household staff, as per Page Six.

1 Sep 2026 5:53 pm
Duleep Trophy 2026: East Zone knock out Central Zone

East Zone beat defending champions Central Zone to reach the 2026 Duleep Trophy final.

1 Sep 2026 4:55 pm
Japan's bear crisis; here's how it's tackling it

Japan is grappling with a bear crisis as the number of human-bear encounters has skyrocketed.

1 Sep 2026 4:49 pm